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Monday, April 2, 2012

Mosaic Monday ... A Pinch And A Punch Of Pink and Purple


Here we are ... it's the beginning of April, our mid-Autumn month and there's some pink and purple out in the shadehouse and courtyard gardens.  Finally the skies have cleared and the rain has finished ... but the garden is looking a little drab.  So it's great to see these soft splashes of colour in a garden that's slowed down considerably after our 'wet' season.




I'm joining Mary for her Mosaic Monday meme.

 
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  1. eileeninmdApril 2, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    OH WOW, gorgeous pinks and purple. Lovely flowers!

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  2. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 2, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Looks like some lovely shades of lavender! Beautiful! ♥

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    1. BernieHApril 3, 2012 at 9:29 PM

      I thought you might appreciate them, Lavender Dreamer!

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  3. A Garden of ThreadsApril 2, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Awesome colour Bernie. Gorgeous shots of the orchid with the rain drops. Hope you have a great week:)

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    1. BernieHApril 3, 2012 at 9:29 PM

      On term break right now J, so can't complain!

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  4. SnapApril 2, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    WOWOWOW! Gorgeous color.

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  5. Gardening in a SandboxApril 2, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Beautiful blooms and photos Bernie. The orchids are just gorgeous. V

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    1. BernieHApril 3, 2012 at 9:30 PM

      Val, I don't have many Orchids but I do so love this one. It just powers on despite the lack of care and attention from me.

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  6. VeeApril 2, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Such a pretty autumn flower! Hope that the weather becomes brighter and sunnier so that you can enjoy a wonderful autumn.

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    1. BernieHApril 3, 2012 at 9:31 PM

      Thanks Vee. It does look like the dry season has set in now. We've had great sunny clear blue-sky days for a week or so now.

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  7. HolleyGardenApril 2, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    These are just beautiful! Purple is one of my favorite colors in or out of the garden!

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    1. BernieHApril 3, 2012 at 9:31 PM

      It's one of my favourites too, Holley. Just love it!

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  8. StephanieApril 2, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    I love your purple anthurium! You combined well. Love it with those Mona lavender. And that orchid is really gorgeous! Enjoy :-D

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    1. BernieHApril 3, 2012 at 9:32 PM

      Appreciate your comment, thanks Stephanie. It's great to see the Orchid blooms again.

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  9. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 2, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Gorgeous! I love pink and purple in the garden. You captured them perfectly!
    Hugs,
    Jann

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    1. BernieHApril 3, 2012 at 9:32 PM

      Thanks Jann. Pink and purple are favourite colours of mine in the garden.

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  10. Cottage and BroomeApril 2, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Love the water droplet on the flowers, so pretty, great shot. Spring here, stop by and see my flower if you get a chance, Laura

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    1. BernieHApril 3, 2012 at 9:33 PM

      Laura, I did pop by and thanks so much for the invitation. It was great visiting your blog and I'll be sure to drop in again soon.

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  11. FlowerLady LorraineApril 2, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Beautiful! I love purples in the garden and you have some beauties.

    Have a lovely Easter week.

    FlowerLady

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    1. BernieHApril 3, 2012 at 9:33 PM

      Thanks Flowerlady. You enjoy the Easter season too.

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  12. Life Images by JillApril 2, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    lovely lovely blooms. I always enjoy seeing what is flowering in your garden Bernie.
    Have a wonderful week.

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    1. BernieHApril 3, 2012 at 9:33 PM

      Thanks Jill. How's the weather there now? Bright, sunny and still rather warm here.

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  13. AnonymousApril 2, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    Lovely colours Bernie, those orchids are stunning, fantastic photography.
    Do you still get that quick editing tool underneath your blogs? Mine have disappeared for some time now and I have asked why and never get an answer. Have a lovely April.

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    1. BernieHApril 3, 2012 at 9:35 PM

      Hi Marguerite. I had to scroll down and check, but that quick editing tool is no longer at the bottom of my blog posts. Seems to have disappeared. eBlogger must have just made a decision to remove it and that was that.

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  14. My Dream CanvasApril 3, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    This is gorgeous. I would love for you to visit me at My Dream Canvas :-) You have a lovely blog.

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    1. BernieHApril 3, 2012 at 9:35 PM

      Thanks Anu. I'll definitely drop by to visit your blog too.

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  15. LonaApril 3, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    Oh how pretty Bernie. I am loving your pink and purple blooms today. The Orchid is so beautiful and so is the Anthurium. They make a beautiful mosaic. Have a terrific week.

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    1. BernieHApril 3, 2012 at 9:36 PM

      Glad you enjoyed the pink and purple this week, Lona.

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  16. Donna@Gardens Eye ViewApril 3, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Bernie these are stunning flowers and colors!!

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    1. BernieHApril 3, 2012 at 9:36 PM

      Thanks for visiting Donna. The pinks and purples are looking rather good at the moment.

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  17. africanaussieApril 3, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Beautiful - I am loving this weather!

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    1. BernieHApril 3, 2012 at 9:37 PM

      Ditto, AA!!! The wet season can sometimes drag on for just a touch too long can't it??

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  18. diane bApril 3, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Love the raindrops on the orchid.

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    1. BernieHApril 3, 2012 at 9:39 PM

      Thanks Diane. No raindrops though, just the hose water drops. Thankfully the rainy season seems to have finished up for this year. It becomes a little hard to put up with when it goes on for months.

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  19. BernieHApril 3, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Well thank you so much for becoming my latest follower, Chris. I'm glad you enjoyed your first visit here, and I hope you'll keep on enjoying what goes on here in my tropical garden. I'll definitely drop by to visit now.

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  20. Going NativeApril 3, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Beautiful photos, as always. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. Mary Howell CromerApril 3, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    This is a beautiful presentation and I really love the colour pallet used. Happy Easter season~

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  22. AnonymousApril 3, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Thank you Bernie for your reply. It is still in the options at settings so I wonder if it is a temporary hicup. We will find out. Your music is lovely.

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  23. AnonymousApril 3, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Bernie, the quick editing tool has not been taken off. Please check out my nature's blog where I posted the comment from Known issues. Thanks.

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  24. JeanApril 4, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    Hi Bernie. Blooming might have slowed because of the rain but what you have is still beautiful. Things here are in gear blooming away because of the warm early spring. The azaleas have been outstanding this year.

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